In Sermon Illustrations: "Standing Firm"

Jerry Jones, A Gospel Preacher, Tells About A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Jerry Jones, a gospel preacher, tells about a Christian man and his wife who lost their young SON in a TRAGIC ACCIDENT on Good Friday in 1996. The boy’s funeral was on Easter Sunday. During the MEMORIAL service the father got up and shared with his family and friends that Easter had taken on a new ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

A Little Boy Came To The Washington Monument And ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2007

A little boy came to the Washington Monument and noticed a guard standing by it. “I want to but it.” “How much do you have?” asked the guard. “35 cents.” “You need to understand three things,” the guard explained. “First, 35 cents is not enough to purchase the monument; in fact, 35 million ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

According To The Last United Nations Survey, ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

According to the last United Nations survey, there are about 12,000 murders in the USA each year. There were all kinds of circumstances behind those murders, but you can be sure of one thing. ANGER was at the heart of all of them. Jesus went straight to the heart of the matter. Dallas ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men In Black

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

Men In Black. Begin video with Will Smith’s character at the training center for Men In Black. He arrives late. He says, “Excuse me, but why are we here?” A marine promptly stands up and says, “We are here because you’re looking for the best of the best sir!” Will Smith laughs and says, “This ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Motorist Was Driving In The Country When He Saw ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 5, 2008

A motorist was driving in the country when he saw some men who had come from an ecumenical meeting: a Baptist Pastor, a Catholic Priest, an Anglican Vicar, and a Jewish Rabbi. They were standing on the shoulder of the road, fishing. Next to them was a sign that read "Turn Around. The End Is Near." ...read more

Tags: Pride

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Together Again

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 18, 2009

Together Again Together again, over yonder God’s promise the way it will be Never again to know parting Together again, you and me. Together again, up in heaven Removed from life’s sorrow and care No worry about a tomorrow Together again, over there. Together again, glad reunion Happy meeting in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sunday School Teacher Gave His Class An ...

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 1, 2009

A Sunday school teacher gave his class an assignment to learn the 23rd Psalm by next Sunday because each was going to recite it to the whole church. A little boy named Bobby, just couldn’t get it all in his head, he struggled all week long. Finally Sunday comes and the church is packed out, ...read more

Tags: David

Denomination: Baptist

"On The Top Of A Hill In A Midwestern State S...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 22, 2009

"On the top of a hill in a Midwestern state stands a courthouse so situated that raindrops falling on one side of the roof travel by way of the Great Lakes into the Atlantic, while drops landing on the opposite side find their way through the Ohio and Mississippi to the Gulf. Just a breath of wind ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Tags: Eternity, Thought

Three Angels And Abraham

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2009

THREE ANGELS AND ABRAHAM "The three angels that appeared to Abraham (Gen. xviii.) were Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael; Michael, as the greatest, walked in the middle, with Gabriel to his right and Raphael to his left (Yoma 37a). Michael stands at the right hand of God, Gabriel at His left ...read more

Tags: Angels

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Know A Mom Who Denies God's Call Upon Her ...

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010

I know a mom who denies God’s call upon her teenage boy and is constantly trying to lure him by feeding his flesh with earthly things so that he is satisfied with the things of the world and would not focus and pursue God’s call upon his life. She has been going to extents like getting young girls ...read more

Tags: Evil, Father's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Short

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

TOO SHORT Here's all you need to know about the different relationships a guy has with his wife and his mother. I bought two ceiling fans, one for our home and one for my parents. While installing our fan, I had to stand on a chair on my tiptoes. As she watched me struggle, my wife let me know the ...read more

Tags: Family

Denomination: Brethren

The Measure Of A Man's Worth

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 14, 2012

THE MEASURE OF A MAN’S WORTH Someone once has asked: What are merits to measure the worth? Not, how did he die? But, how did he live? Not, what did he gain? But, what did he give? These are the merits To measure the worth Of a man as a man, Regardless of birth. Not, what was his station? ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:2

Tags: Character

House Fire And Marshmallows

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 7, 2012

HOUSE FIRE AND MARSHMALLOWS As the coals from our barbecue burned down, our hosts passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks. Just then, two fire trucks roared by, sirens blaring, lights flashing. They stopped at a house right down the block. All twelve of us raced out of the back yard, down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Tags: Neighbor

Gods That People Manufacture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 13, 2019

THOU SHALT HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME. In his book, Your God is Too Small, J. B. Phillips describes some of the common gods that people manufacture. One is the grand old man god, the grandfatherly, white-haired, indulgent god who smiles down on men and winks at their adultery, stealing, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-10

Tags: False Gods, Idolatry, Ten Commandments

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Chicago Fire Started  PRO

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001

How Chicago Fire Started On October 8, 1871, at about eight-thirty in the evening, a lantern in Mrs. O’Leary’s barn, presumably kicked over by her cow, ignited the great Chicago fire. The woman was milking her cow; and there was a little lamp of oil, a little flickering flame. The cow kicked over ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Baptist

A Wall Or Bridge  PRO

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000

A Wall Or Bridge They say a wife and husband, bit by bit, Can rear between themselves a mighty wall, So thick they cannot speak with ease through it, Nor can they see across it, it stands so tall. Its nearness frightens them, but each alone Is powerless to tear its bulk away; and each dejected ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Divorce, Marriage Commitment

Denomination: *other

Sometime When You're In An Airport, Observe The ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael King on Jul 20, 2003

Sometime when you’re in an airport, observe the difference between passengers who hold confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. The ones with confirmed tickets read newspapers, chat with their friends or sleep. The ones on standby hang around the ticket counter, pace and smoke, smoke and ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Baptist

The Giant Sequoias Of California Have Very ...  PRO

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2003

The giant sequoias of California have very shallow root systems. A tour guide pointed out that their roots extend just barely below the surface. It sounds impossible because we all know trees need deep roots to withstand drought and wind, but sequoias are most unique. They only grow in groves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Unity

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Thursday Evening, Just As Isabel Was ...

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Oct 29, 2003

That Thursday evening, just as Isabel was reaching the peak of her fury, we were watching TV news of the storm. A reporter, standing on the beach at Nags Head, rain hat blowing all over the place, was telling us how the high waves were producing a storm surge. Reporters are obliged to speak from ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Baptist

When People Look At Us, Our Character And ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

When people look at us, our character and disposition should look like that of Christ. This story illustrates my point. The Mirror In Discipleship Journal, Carole Mayhall tells of a woman who went to a diet center to lose weight. The director took her to a full-length mirror. On it he outlined ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Endurance

Denomination: Baptist